Sold
Last Sold Price
13,413 Lot Size0.31 Acres
242 Taos Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
LandProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size

Description

Seller Financing Available! Located on a private road, this lush downsloped lot commands an amazing view of the adjacent mountains and the city below. Combined with a low price point and favorable financing, this location is suitable for a tiny home, and can be an experiment in affordability. Likewise,
surrounded by high end homes this neighborhood will support a luxury build out to match the home of your dreams. Come and see the potential on Taos Road, and experience the solemnity of the Altadena
...Seller Financing Available! Located on a private road, this lush downsloped lot commands an amazing view of the adjacent mountains and the city below. Combined with a low price point and favorable financing, this location is suitable for a tiny home, and can be an experiment in affordability. Likewise,
surrounded by high end homes this neighborhood will support a luxury build out to match the home of your dreams. Come and see the potential on Taos Road, and experience the solemnity of the Altadena foothills. You won’t be disappointed. Preliminary Title Report, Site Map, and Soils Report available in Supplement section. Owner will carry with 30% down.
  • Listed by: Steve Aranda DRE #01435884 Brokerage DRE #01435884 • Altadena Real Estate Company 323-868-6242
Listing closed: 12/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: PF23209191

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$615,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Altadena, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Altadena Real Estate Company, Steve Aranda, DRE #01435884

Sold By COMPASS, Caroline Purvis, DRE #02163677; COMPASS, Teresa Fuller, DRE #01315387

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Property Information for 242 Taos Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Lot/Land
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: LCOR*
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 5862012016
  • Area: Altadena (604)
  • Directions: North on Fair Oaks right on Taos.
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Current Financing: None
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 3778
  • Tax Census Tract: 4602.00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $151
  • Tax Lot: 1
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
Distance To
  • Distance To Water: Street
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Land Lease: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Source: Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Lots/Land

Property History for 242 Taos Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Expired

CRMLS #P1-24746

Jan 5, 2026

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24746

$249,000
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24746

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Expired

CRMLS #P1-24746

01/05/2026

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24746

$249,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24746

$325,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 Taos Road

Taxable ValueLand$183,600Additions-Total$183,600
Tax Record2025$2,146 ($179 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size13,403 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningLCOR*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5862-012-016

Schools near 242 Taos Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Altadena Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Pasadena Rosebud Academy
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 242 Taos Road, Altadena, CA 91001
$180,000
13,413
3
2
2,076
24,774
3
2
1,734
15,894
$920,000
138,854
$425,000
138,866
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1,983
47,997

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